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Der Fuhrer · 04-07-2010, 06:44 PM

This is a place for discussion of topics relating to masculine health. It could potentially cover a range of topics from fitness and nutrition to mental and physical health. I also envisioned this as a place to discuss specific products relevant to the topics of health and hygiene.

I have a specific reason why I made this topic. It pertains to the act of shaving. For the last six months I have been plagued with ingrown hairs. It's not that I get an absurd amount of them, but I have been getting like 2 to 4 each time I shave. I never used to get them. They are painful, irritating, and unsightly. Does anyone else have this problem? I've been trying to pinpoint the cause of these ingrowns for a few months now. At first I thought I wasn't shaving correctly (with the grain) or that it was just stress causing them. I have since wrote these explanations off as incorrect, and I do believe I've found the culprit. The Gillette Fusion. Back in the fall I purchased it and I've been getting these fucking ingrown hairs ever since. When I used the Mach 3, I never got ingrowns. It comes down to the fact that five blades is too fucking many. Gillette and Schick just got into a pissing contest to see who could produce a razor with the most blades. Sometimes I feel like it's pulling the hairs and not just cutting them. The Mach 3 is the best shave I've ever had, which is why I went out and purchased the disposable ones the other day. In addition, I feel that the "powered" razors are complete bullshit. The vibrations don't do jack shit in my opinion, and neither do special shaving creams that claim to prevent ingrown hairs.

If anyone else has this problem, I suggest you get a razor with fewer blades. The only redeeming quality of the Fusion is the precision blade to help get those side-burns even. Other than that it's a piece of shit.

A few more tips to prevent ingrown hairs (from a dermatologist):
-Soak your face in warm water before shaving
-Use a thick lather of shaving cream
-Don't make multiple swipes, do one clean stroke and rinse the blade
-Let your razor air dry, don't use a towel to dry
-Don't use dull razor blades
-Don't shave everyday

I hope that helps someone. Ingrown hairs on your face suck.

THEINCREDIBLEdork · 04-07-2010, 06:55 PM

I've found that the best razor are those packs of Bics.

vaga1220 * · 04-07-2010, 07:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Der Fuhrer

A few more tips to prevent ingrown hairs (from a dermatologist):
-Soak your face in warm water before shaving
-Use a thick lather of shaving cream
-Don't make multiple swipes, do one clean stroke and rinse the blade
-Let your razor air dry, don't use a towel to dry
-Don't use dull razor blades
-Don't shave everyday

I do most of these things and I don't have a problem with ingrown hairs. So seems like good advise to me.

DDTempest · 04-07-2010, 07:12 PM

I shave using only warm water in the shower. After two or so tries you don't get irritated anymore, your blades last longer, and you don't need to ever buy shaving cream again. I stopped getting irritated skin almost completely, no more ingrown hairs, and I feel like a certified badass when I make fun of people for using shaving cream.

"You don't use shaving cream? What do you use?"

"BLAAADESSS!"

f3lix · 04-07-2010, 07:50 PM

I shave in the shower, too. Also don't use shaving cream.

Orgazmo · 04-07-2010, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by f3lix

I shave in the shower, too. Also don't use shaving cream.

x3

But only for the neckbeard. The main attraction is groomed with an electric razor...which shaves closely, but probably not closely enough to even cause an ingrown hair.

ninjaface · 04-07-2010, 08:04 PM

I subscribe to the shower shave as well. However, I still use shaving cream. It isn't necessary, but it was super inexpensive, smells nice and softens the remaining facial hair.

I have a Braun Electric Shaver similar to this:

I got it new for $50. The replacement cartridges for the cleaning solution are kind of expensive, but when you buy them in bulk, its not a big deal. I use the electric razor about 70% of the time.

DDTempest · 04-07-2010, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by ninjaface

I subscribe to the shower shave as well. However, I still use shaving cream. It isn't necessary, but it was super inexpensive, smells nice and softens the remaining facial hair.

I have a Braun Electric Shaver similar to this:

I got it new for $50. The replacement cartridges for the cleaning solution are kind of expensive, but when you buy them in bulk, its not a big deal. I use the electric razor about 70% of the time.

My facial hairs are too thick and manly for an electric razor to have any effect on them. My hair is so rugged that it doesn't even fit in most of the slots on the foil.

Der Fuhrer · 04-07-2010, 09:23 PM

Shower shaving would be ideal, but I don't understand how you guys do it w/o missing spots. Obviously a mirror in the shower would solve this, but I don't really want to put one up.

ninjaface · 04-07-2010, 09:36 PM

I have a shower mirror. Looks like this.

As you can see, it's only $7.00. Mine has 3 suction cups on the back. Just having one would probably work, but having 3 smaller suction cups helps when you have a tiled shower.

Der Fuhrer · 04-07-2010, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by ninjaface

I have a shower mirror. Looks like this. having 3 smaller suction cups helps when you have a tiled shower.

And I have a tiled shower, sweet man thank you for the link. I will look into getting this.

ninjaface · 04-07-2010, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Der Fuhrer

And I have a tiled shower, sweet man thank you for the link. I will look into getting this.

Not sure the one in the link has more than 1 suction cup, but I'm sure you can find one that does.

THEINCREDIBLEdork · 04-07-2010, 10:37 PM

do you ever stand over it and look at your butthole?

DDTempest · 04-08-2010, 08:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Der Fuhrer

Shower shaving would be ideal, but I don't understand how you guys do it w/o missing spots. Obviously a mirror in the shower would solve this, but I don't really want to put one up.

I use a handheld mirror, it is also the mirror I use for haircuts when evening the back of my hair with the "Tupac method"

DJ FC · 04-08-2010, 09:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Der Fuhrer

Shower shaving would be ideal, but I don't understand how you guys do it w/o missing spots. Obviously a mirror in the shower would solve this, but I don't really want to put one up.

I shower in front of the sink immediately after the shower, it works just as well. So long as you haven't dried your face with a towel.

f3lix · 04-08-2010, 01:26 PM

My mirror on the wall doubles for looking at my beautiful face while I'm showering. and holding my toothbrush.

Der Fuhrer · 04-08-2010, 02:43 PM

f3lix will you hold the mirror while I shave my balls?

f3lix · 04-08-2010, 04:26 PM

I've got a full-wall mirror for that

ninjaface · 04-08-2010, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Mistoffelees

do you ever stand over it and look at your butthole?

No. That is what video cameras and tripods are for.

Ugly Bastard · 04-08-2010, 07:40 PM

What else are you guys doing for facial care?

I've progressively gotten more OCD in this department. When I was younger, all I did was wash my face in the shower with a washcloth lathered up by a bar of soap. I'm sure many of you did the same thing. After all, we're all a bunch of hootstains from small Indiana towns.

In college, a girl I was dating observed this practice and thought I was simply crazy. She shared with me the benefits of using a face soap (gentler on your face, doesn't dry it out like bar soap does, etc), so I started using a special soap meant for the face only.

A few years ago, I added moisturizer into the mix by applying it to my face after every shower. I use a moisturizer with SPF 15, I'd recommend this as the sun is pretty much terrible for your face (see: wrinkly, catcher's-mit looking faces of women who lay out in the sun all day).

Since then, I've taken it even further. Now I apply an alcohol-free facial toner with a cotton round following each shower. Then some eye balm (helps tighten skin under eyes and prevent bags from developing). And then the moisturizer.

Once a week I apply a cucumber mask which is actually really fun. It's just this gooey gel that you rub all over your face and let dry for 10 minutes. Once its dry, it peels off in one piece taking away dirt, grime and other imperfections along with it.

My face is by no means magazine-cover worthy or anything. I had acne as a teenager so there are quite a few marks and scars from that. My objective with this hygiene isn't to reverse that damage but to simply prevent any further damage as I age. I think one day I might see a dermatologist about having laser treatment to remove some of the marks and dents in my skin left from childhood acne. That type of treatment is fairly expensive though, so I'm waiting for a day where I'm flush on cash.

DDTempest · 04-08-2010, 07:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ugly Bastard

What else are you guys doing for facial care?

I've progressively gotten more OCD in this department. When I was younger, all I did was wash my face in the shower with a washcloth lathered up by a bar of soap. I'm sure many of you did the same thing. After all, we're all a bunch of hootstains from small Indiana towns.

In college, a girl I was dating observed this practice and thought I was simply crazy. She shared with me the benefits of using a face soap (gentler on your face, doesn't dry it out like bar soap does, etc), so I started using a special soap meant for the face only.

A few years ago, I added moisturizer into the mix by applying it to my face after every shower. I use a moisturizer with SPF 15, I'd recommend this as the sun is pretty much terrible for your face (see: wrinkly, catcher's-mit looking faces of women who lay out in the sun all day).

Since then, I've taken it even further. Now I apply an alcohol-free facial toner with a cotton round following each shower. Then some eye balm (helps tighten skin under eyes and prevent bags from developing). And then the moisturizer.

Once a week I apply a cucumber mask which is actually really fun. It's just this gooey gel that you rub all over your face and let dry for 10 minutes. Once its dry, it peels off in one piece taking away dirt, grime and other imperfections along with it.

My face is by no means magazine-cover worthy or anything. I had acne as a teenager so there are quite a few marks and scars from that. My objective with this hygiene isn't to reverse that damage but to simply prevent any further damage as I age. I think one day I might see a dermatologist about having laser treatment to remove some of the marks and dents in my skin left from childhood acne. That type of treatment is fairly expensive though, so I'm waiting for a day where I'm flush on cash.

If you wanted to tell us you were gay, you could have just posted it in "small confession of the day"

ninjaface · 04-08-2010, 07:54 PM

Embedding wasn't allowed, so you'll have to click it.

Morning Routine

DDTempest · 04-08-2010, 07:57 PM

You must spread reputation around before giving it to Ninjaface again

Ugly Bastard · 04-08-2010, 08:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DDTempest

If you wanted to tell us you were gay, you could have just posted it in "small confession of the day"

Ahh... the homophobia response. A classic way of dealing with things that make you feel uncomfortable.

You don't have to be gay to take pride in your appearance. Another thing: you might be surprised how much chicks notice and appreciate little shit like guys who use moisturizer on their face, etc.

DDTempest · 04-08-2010, 08:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ugly Bastard

Ahh... the homophobia response. A classic way of dealing with things that make you feel uncomfortable.

You have yet to figure me out sir. The correct answer is: "Ahh ... the easy joke, someone had to make it, should have figured it would be you."

I am not made uncomfortable by facial moisturizers or gays, unless AIDS is being applied to my face by gays as a facial moisturizer.

04-07-2010, 06:44 PM	#1 (permalink)
Der Fuhrer Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 549 Internets: 5464	Men's Health and Hygiene This is a place for discussion of topics relating to masculine health. It could potentially cover a range of topics from fitness and nutrition to mental and physical health. I also envisioned this as a place to discuss specific products relevant to the topics of health and hygiene. I have a specific reason why I made this topic. It pertains to the act of shaving. For the last six months I have been plagued with ingrown hairs. It's not that I get an absurd amount of them, but I have been getting like 2 to 4 each time I shave. I never used to get them. They are painful, irritating, and unsightly. Does anyone else have this problem? I've been trying to pinpoint the cause of these ingrowns for a few months now. At first I thought I wasn't shaving correctly (with the grain) or that it was just stress causing them. I have since wrote these explanations off as incorrect, and I do believe I've found the culprit. The Gillette Fusion. Back in the fall I purchased it and I've been getting these fucking ingrown hairs ever since. When I used the Mach 3, I never got ingrowns. It comes down to the fact that five blades is too fucking many. Gillette and Schick just got into a pissing contest to see who could produce a razor with the most blades. Sometimes I feel like it's pulling the hairs and not just cutting them. The Mach 3 is the best shave I've ever had, which is why I went out and purchased the disposable ones the other day. In addition, I feel that the "powered" razors are complete bullshit. The vibrations don't do jack shit in my opinion, and neither do special shaving creams that claim to prevent ingrown hairs. If anyone else has this problem, I suggest you get a razor with fewer blades. The only redeeming quality of the Fusion is the precision blade to help get those side-burns even. Other than that it's a piece of shit. A few more tips to prevent ingrown hairs (from a dermatologist): -Soak your face in warm water before shaving -Use a thick lather of shaving cream -Don't make multiple swipes, do one clean stroke and rinse the blade -Let your razor air dry, don't use a towel to dry -Don't use dull razor blades -Don't shave everyday I hope that helps someone. Ingrown hairs on your face suck.

04-07-2010, 06:55 PM	#2 (permalink)
THEINCREDIBLEdork Emperor Meow Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 9,353 Internets: 290966	I've found that the best razor are those packs of Bics.
	#YOLO

04-07-2010, 10:37 PM	#13 (permalink)
THEINCREDIBLEdork Emperor Meow Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 9,353 Internets: 290966	do you ever stand over it and look at your butthole?
	#YOLO

04-07-2010, 07:50 PM	#5 (permalink)
f3lix Gangnam Style Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: DH's Massage Parlor Posts: 6,383 Internets: 213510	I shave in the shower, too. Also don't use shaving cream.

04-07-2010, 08:04 PM	#7 (permalink)
ninjaface Level 20 Holothetan Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Space Posts: 5,245 Internets: 210144	I subscribe to the shower shave as well. However, I still use shaving cream. It isn't necessary, but it was super inexpensive, smells nice and softens the remaining facial hair. I have a Braun Electric Shaver similar to this: I got it new for $50. The replacement cartridges for the cleaning solution are kind of expensive, but when you buy them in bulk, its not a big deal. I use the electric razor about 70% of the time.

04-07-2010, 09:23 PM	#9 (permalink)
Der Fuhrer Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 549 Internets: 5464	Shower shaving would be ideal, but I don't understand how you guys do it w/o missing spots. Obviously a mirror in the shower would solve this, but I don't really want to put one up.

04-07-2010, 09:36 PM	#10 (permalink)
ninjaface Level 20 Holothetan Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Space Posts: 5,245 Internets: 210144	I have a shower mirror. Looks like this. As you can see, it's only $7.00. Mine has 3 suction cups on the back. Just having one would probably work, but having 3 smaller suction cups helps when you have a tiled shower.

04-08-2010, 01:26 PM	#16 (permalink)
f3lix Gangnam Style Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: DH's Massage Parlor Posts: 6,383 Internets: 213510	My mirror on the wall doubles for looking at my beautiful face while I'm showering. and holding my toothbrush.

04-08-2010, 02:43 PM	#17 (permalink)
Der Fuhrer Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 549 Internets: 5464	f3lix will you hold the mirror while I shave my balls?

04-08-2010, 04:26 PM	#18 (permalink)
f3lix Gangnam Style Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: DH's Massage Parlor Posts: 6,383 Internets: 213510	I've got a full-wall mirror for that

04-08-2010, 07:40 PM	#20 (permalink)
Ugly Bastard Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 13,643 Internets: 247330	What else are you guys doing for facial care? I've progressively gotten more OCD in this department. When I was younger, all I did was wash my face in the shower with a washcloth lathered up by a bar of soap. I'm sure many of you did the same thing. After all, we're all a bunch of hootstains from small Indiana towns. In college, a girl I was dating observed this practice and thought I was simply crazy. She shared with me the benefits of using a face soap (gentler on your face, doesn't dry it out like bar soap does, etc), so I started using a special soap meant for the face only. A few years ago, I added moisturizer into the mix by applying it to my face after every shower. I use a moisturizer with SPF 15, I'd recommend this as the sun is pretty much terrible for your face (see: wrinkly, catcher's-mit looking faces of women who lay out in the sun all day). Since then, I've taken it even further. Now I apply an alcohol-free facial toner with a cotton round following each shower. Then some eye balm (helps tighten skin under eyes and prevent bags from developing). And then the moisturizer. Once a week I apply a cucumber mask which is actually really fun. It's just this gooey gel that you rub all over your face and let dry for 10 minutes. Once its dry, it peels off in one piece taking away dirt, grime and other imperfections along with it. My face is by no means magazine-cover worthy or anything. I had acne as a teenager so there are quite a few marks and scars from that. My objective with this hygiene isn't to reverse that damage but to simply prevent any further damage as I age. I think one day I might see a dermatologist about having laser treatment to remove some of the marks and dents in my skin left from childhood acne. That type of treatment is fairly expensive though, so I'm waiting for a day where I'm flush on cash.